Judge Randall A. Daugustinis
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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- A continuance motion must be written and state the reason, whether the other party objects, and when the case is expected to be ready for trial; the requesting party must sign it unless good cause is shown.
- A continuance request based on a witness’s unavailability must state when the witness is believed to be available.
- A trial continuance may not be based on inability to secure a witness’s attendance unless a subpoena was issued and served, or service was attempted, at least 10 days before trial.
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- A continuance motion must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, absent exigent circumstances.
Communication
Chambers
Document Format Requirements4 rules
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All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
DOCX
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Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of Court in paper format.
Paper
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All exhibits shall be delivered to the Clerk of Court for pre- marking. Please contact the Clerk of Court for details and to coordinate a time for delivery.
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Audios/Videos must be submitted on a portable storage
Document Filing Requirements34 rules
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A Final Judgment may not be entered by the court until a certificate of completion is filed with the clerk.
DocumentFinal Judgment
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The annotated copies of the witness lists will be attached to the joint pre-trial statement required by paragraph 9(b) of this Order.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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The annotated copies of the exhibit lists will be attached to and made a part of the joint pre- trial statement required by paragraph 9(b) of this Order.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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The joint pre-trial statement shall contain the following items in the following format:
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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If an attorney believes the opposing party is not in good faith compliance with the disclosure requirements of this Pre-Trial Order, then that attorney shall not be required to file a Pre-Trial Statement that is not truly mutual. In that event, counsel may withhold compliance provided a date for Pre-Trial Conference before the presiding judge is obtained, and notice mailed or served on opposing counsel not more than 15 days after the passing of the deadline for filing of the Joint Pre- Trial Statement under this paragraph.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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Following the meeting required by paragraph 9(a), Petitioner's attorney (or Respondent's attorney, if Petitioner is unrepresented) shall prepare and present to opposing counsel and all unrepresented parties a proposed joint pre-trial statement.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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List any asset which shall be asserted either as a claim for unequal distribution of marital property and resolved by the factors set forth in subsection (1) or as a claim of enhancement in value or appreciation of non-marital property; stating the extent of the claim and a brief explanation in support of it.
DocumentEquitable Distribution Worksheet
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Equitable Distribution Worksheet shall be prepared by each party to state the following:
DocumentEquitable Distribution Worksheet
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If the parties have minor children, they must provide a Parenting Plan outlining time-sharing even if it is undisputed; the plan must be developed and agreed to by the parents and approved by the court, or the court will establish one if the parents do not agree or the plan is not approved.
If there are minor children, the following shall be provided: a. A Parenting Plan outlining time-sharing with minor child(ren), even when time- sharing is not in dispute. The Parenting Plan must be developed and agreed to by the parents and approved by the court. (Supreme Court approved form available at www.flcourts.org) If the parties cannot agree to a Parenting Plan or if the parents agreed to a plan that is not approved by the court, a Parenting Plan will be established by the court.
DocumentParenting Plan
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List of all vested and nonvested benefits, rights or funds as defined by Section 61.076, Fla. Stat. and suggested distribution for each plan.
DocumentEquitable Distribution Worksheet
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List of all assets claimed to be “nonmarital” together with suggested valuation and brief statement in support of claim.
DocumentEquitable Distribution Worksheet
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All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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A notice of hearing must list any and all motions to be heard, including docket identification numbers.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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The filing of any memorandum of law and/or case law is required if a party inteds to rely on the memorandum or case law at a hearing.
DocumentMemorandum Or Case Law
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A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed for each party’s presentation.
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
DocumentEmergency Motion
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If the court determines that an emergency exists, a hearing will be scheduled unilaterally by the court. All parties shall make themselves available for the emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances.
DocumentEmergency Hearing
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To the extent the parties differ as to how portions of the pre-trial statement should read, the differing views should be set forth in the statement.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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Each motion shall contain a certificate of the movant's attorney if represented (or the moving party if unrepresented) certifying his/her compliance with this requirement.
DocumentMotion
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The annotated copy of each party’s witness list as required by paragraph 9(a)(3) of this Order.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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The annotated copy of each party’s list of exhibits showing objections required by paragraph 9(a)(2) of this Order.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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A statement of facts which are admitted and which of those admitted facts may be read in evidence at trial as a stipulation of the parties.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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The statement shall be signed by all attorneys and parties;
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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A current estimate of the time required for trial.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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A list of issues raised by the pleadings which are abandoned.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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A list of significant issues of law, procedure or evidence, if any, to be determined by the Court prior to or during trial.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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the original shall be filed with the Clerk and one copy mailed or delivered to the Judge no later than docket sounding.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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A list of the issues of fact to be tried.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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Financial affidavits of both parties, as supplemented, and all other mandatory disclosure required by Rule 12.285, Fla. Fam. L. R. P.
DocumentJoint Pretrial Statement
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If there are minor children, the following shall be provided: b. A completed child support guideline worksheet calculated in accordance with Section 61.30, Florida Statutes.
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DocumentChild Support Guideline Worksheet
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Each party’s list of alleged “marital” assets, suggested valuations for each asset (real and personal property), suggested distribution for each pursuant to Section 61.075, Fla. Stat. and proposed brief factual findings in support of each asset’s distribution.
DocumentEquitable Distribution Worksheet
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List of all liabilities, designating each as “marital” or “nonmarital” and stating amount and name of creditor.
DocumentEquitable Distribution Worksheet
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A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judicial Zoom credentials.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
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DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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All proposed orders must be attached to an email copied to all parties and be accompanied by a cover letter either (1) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order.
Summary: A proposed order must be emailed to all parties with a cover letter stating either that all parties agree or identifying any disagreement.
DocumentProposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Supporting agreements, stipulations, or other documents for an agreed order must be e-filed with the Clerk before the agreed order is submitted.
“Agreed Orders” – If the parties are submitting an order that has been agreed to or is otherwise based on a stipulation or written agreement of he parties, it is the responsibility of the parties to make sure the appropriate agreement, stipulation, or other supporting documents confirming said agreement are e-filed with the Clerk of Court prior to submitting the “Agreed Order” for the court’s consideration.
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A party seeking consideration of a memorandum or case law must electronically file it with the Clerk and provide a copy to all other counsel and self-represented parties.
Any party who wishes the court to consider a memorandum and/or case law shall electronically file the submission with the Clerk and provide a copy to all other counsel and self-represented parties.
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Page 8 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A qualifying Daubert challenge must be raised by a motion in limine at least 30 days before trial or it is waived absent good cause.
Any challenge to the admissibility of evidence at trial asserted to be “novel scientific evidence” or based on a contention that anticipated expert testimony does not meet the requirements of Section 90.702, Florida Statutes, and seeking a court ruling in accordance with the decision of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, 509 U.S. 579 (1993), must be raised by a motion in limine filed at least thirty (30) days before the trial date. Failure to meet this deadline shall be deemed a waiver, absent good cause.
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Page 3 | 6. PRE-TRIAL MOTIONS
Motions filed within 30 days of trial will not be considered if based on matters the movant knew or reasonably should have known at least 30 days before trial.
Motions filed within thirty (30) days of the trial date will not be considered if predicated on matters the movant knew or should have known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at least thirty (30) days prior to the trial date.
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The court must receive all hearing materials at least three business days before the hearing.
The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three (3) business days before the hearing.
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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures
When the parties agree to admit evidence and its review would help resolve the matter efficiently, they must submit it at least five business days before the hearing or trial.
If the parties agree to the admission of certain evidence and the review of such evidence will be helpful to the efficient resolution of the matter being heard, the parties shall submit such evidence at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing or trial.
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Page 7 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Proposed orders are due within 10 days after a hearing unless the court sets a different deadline at the hearing.
Proposed orders must be submitted within 10 days after any hearing, unless a different deadline was set at the hearing.
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Page 7 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Exhibits must be received by the Clerk of Court at least three business days before trial or an evidentiary hearing.
All exhibits must be received by the Clerk of Court at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled trial or evidentiary hearing.
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Page 9 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
A timely filed motion not called up for hearing at least 10 days before trial may be waived, subject to the stated grounds-not-existing-or-known exception.
The failure of a party to call up for hearing any timely filed motion at least ten (10) days prior to the trial date may constitute a waiver thereof unless the grounds therefor did not exist or the party was not aware of the grounds for the motion(s) prior to the filing of such motion(s) after the exercise of reasonable diligence.
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A hearing may be canceled if its notice is not timely filed.
If a notice of hearing is not timely filed, the hearing may be canceled.
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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Unless a procedural rule sets a different period, materials should be submitted at least five business days before the scheduled hearing.
Unless a longer or shorter time is prescribed by a rule of procedure, the materials should be submitted at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled hearing.
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The joint pre-trial statement must be filed and its Judge’s copy mailed or delivered no later than docket sounding.
the original shall be filed with the Clerk and one copy mailed or delivered to the Judge no later than docket sounding.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Each party must file and serve an expert-witness notice, including the witness’s name, address, and telephone number, no later than 30 days before docket sounding.
No later than thirty (30) days before docket sounding, each party shall file with the Court and serve on the other party a notice containing the names, addresses and telephone numbers of each expert witness whom the noticing party in good faith expects to call as a witness at trial.
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Page 1 | 3. WITNESS LISTS (a) EXPERT WITNESSES
Each party must file and serve a non-expert-witness notice, including the witness’s name and address, at least 30 days before docket sounding.
No less than thirty (30) days prior to docket sounding, each party will file with the Court, and serve on the other party, a notice containing the names and addresses of each non-expert witness whom the noticing party in good faith expects to call as a witness at trial.
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Page 2 | 3. WITNESS LISTS (b) NON-EXPERT WITNESSES
Interrogatories, requests to produce, and requests for admissions may not be served later than 45 days before trial, except by written stipulation or court order; the stated trial subpoena and Notice To Produce services are excluded.
No interrogatories, requests to produce or requests for admissions shall be served later than forty-five (45) days prior to the trial date. Exceptions shall be permitted only by written stipulation of the parties or by Court order. However, the deadlines in this section shall not apply to service of a subpoena duces tecum to a witness for trial or service of a Notice To Produce at trial upon a party which are otherwise in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure and Family Law Rules of Procedure.
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Page 2 | 4. DISCOVERY (b)
Notice to opposing counsel must be mailed or served no more than 15 days after the joint pre-trial statement deadline passes.
notice mailed or served on opposing counsel not more than 15 days after the passing of the deadline for filing of the Joint Pre- Trial Statement under this paragraph.
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Page 5 | 9. PRETRIAL MEETING OF ATTORNEYS AND UNREPRESENTED PARTIES
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information on Form 2.603 whenever their email account registered for electronic service changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
To cancel a hearing, immediately notify the judicial assistant and file and serve a cancellation notice on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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Page 5 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Parties may not time filing or service of motions or pleadings to unfairly limit the opposing party’s opportunity to respond.
No attorney or unrepresented party shall time the filing or service of motions or pleadings in any way that unfairly limits the other party's opportunity to respond, and each will consult with the other regarding scheduling matters in a good faith effort to avoid scheduling conflicts.
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Page 8 | 13. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
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A party seeking consideration of a memorandum or case law must provide a copy to all other counsel and self-represented parties.
Any party who wishes the court to consider a memorandum and/or case law shall electronically file the submission with the Clerk and provide a copy to all other counsel and self-represented parties.
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Page 8 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of a memorandum or case law may be delivered to the court by U.S. Mail, private delivery service, or hand delivery; a Notice of Filing may be provided instead of the full material.
A courtesy copy of the memorandum and/or case law may be provided by U.S. Mail, private delivery service, or hand delivery directly to the court. In the alternative to a full copy of the material filed being provided, the party may simply provide the court with a Notice of Filing.
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Page 8 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request based on a witness’s unavailability must state when the witness is believed to be available.
If the requested continuance is based on the unavailability of a witness, the Court must be advised of when it is believed the witness will be available.
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Page 2 | 5. CONTINUANCES
A trial continuance may not be based on inability to secure a witness’s attendance unless a subpoena was issued and served, or service was attempted, at least 10 days before trial.
The inability to require the attendance of a witness at trial shall not be the basis for continuance of the trial unless a witness subpoena was issued and served on the witness (or was attempted to be served on the witness) at least ten (10) days prior to the trial date.
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Page 2 | 5. CONTINUANCES
A continuance motion must be written and state the reason, whether the other party objects, and when the case is expected to be ready for trial; the requesting party must sign it unless good cause is shown.
Motions for continuance must be in writing and specifically set forth: (a) the reason for the requested continuance; (b) if the other party objects to the requested continuance and; (c) when it is anticipated the case will be ready for trial, and (d) except for good cause shown, all motions for continuance shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance.
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Page 2 | 5. CONTINUANCES
Extensions or modifications that would continue the trial or prevent mediation from being completed before docket sounding are not permitted.
No extension of deadlines or compliance dates established by this Order is permitted if the extension or modification would cause a continuance of the trial or would prevent the completion of mediation prior to docket sounding.
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Page 7 | 12. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS
Any other extension or modification of deadlines or compliance dates under the Order requires Court approval.
Any other extension of the deadlines or compliance dates established herein or modifications of this Order requires Court approval.
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Page 7 | 12. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS
An agreed extension or modification must be in a written stipulation signed by all parties and filed with the Court.
Any extension or modification agreed to shall be by written stipulation signed by all parties to this action and filed with the Court.
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Page 7 | 12. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS
A continuance motion must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, absent exigent circumstances.
Motions for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances.
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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A continuance motion must specify the reason and when it became known, whether it is opposed, readiness actions and dates, and the proposed ready date and whether all parties agree.
Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties.
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Page 5 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A continuance motion must be signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown.
Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
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Page 5 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A party’s inability to obtain hearing time generally is not grounds to continue the trial.
The inability of a party to obtain hearing time will generally not constitute grounds for a continuance of the trial.
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Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and cannot be based on lack of due diligence; successive continuances are highly disfavored, and the requesting party must sign the motion absent good cause.
Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
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Chambers Communication Rules
Communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the dedicated division account.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email to division36@circuit7.org, the dedicated division e-mail account.
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Communications must comply with Canon 3, which bars specified ex parte and outside-the-parties communications about pending or impending proceedings unless authorized by law.
All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless the ex parte communication is authorized by law.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Hearing requests must be emailed to division36@circuit7.org.
Hearings must be requested by e-mail to division36@circuit7.org.
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Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
To request cancellation of a court-set hearing or trial, email the Judicial Assistant and copy opposing counsel.
If you wish to cancel a hearing or trial that was set by the court, you must email the Judicial Assistant with your request, copying opposing counsel.
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Page 5 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Proposed orders must be emailed to the court at the specified address.
All proposed orders must be submitted to the court by e-email to division36@circuit7.org.
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Page 7 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Emails to the judicial office must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Do not email the Judge or Judicial Assistant directly.
Please do not send emails directly to either the Judge or the Judicial Assistant.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Parties may contact the judicial office only in accordance with the stated practices and procedures.
Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The judicial assistant may not provide legal advice.
The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.
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Page 3 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A party intending to cite authority not listed in its motion or written response must email the case citations to division36@circuit7.org; case copies and a memorandum are not required.
If a party intends to cite authority not listed in the motion or written response, the party must email division36@circuit7.org with the case citations. Neither copies of the cases nor an accompanying memorandum are required.
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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Email is the preferred method for communicating with the judicial office.
Email is the preferred method of communication.
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Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The judicial assistant responds to inquiries within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.
The judicial assistant will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
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Page 3 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
For a time-sensitive motion or a matter the court directed the parties to file, the filer may email a courtesy copy to the court to bring it to the court’s attention.
If a motion has been filed that is time sensitive, or if it is a matter that the court directed the parties to file, the party making the filing may email a courtesy copy of the filing to division36@circuit7.org to bring the filing to the court’s attention.
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Page 7 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Email cannot substitute for a request for court action unless an appropriate supporting document has first been filed with the Clerk.
Email should not be used as a substitute method of requesting action by the court, in the absence of a supporting pleading, motion, notice, or another appropriate document having been first filed with the Clerk.
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A caller may use telephone communication to confirm receipt of an email when no timely response has been received.
Telephone communication may be used to confirm receipt of email communication if a response has not been timely received.
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